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Living Foodz to launch ‘I Love Cooking’ hosted by Maria Goretti
MUMBAI: Foodtainment channel Living Foodz is all set to launch a new show titled I Love Cooking on 14 January at 9 pm, which will be hosted by Maria Goretti.
Talking about the new show, Living Foodz business head Amit Nair says, “We at Living Foodz wanted to create a show that resonates with the modern, urban connected population who love whipping up a tasty meal or snack which can not only help to satisfy their hunger but also sometimes be their comfort food when they feel down and out. I Love Cooking is a first-of-its-kind show that caters specifically to this audience.”
Viewers will get to see a fusion of Goretti’s quirkiness and her love for experimental cooking with her favourite ingredients and stress busting cooking in the night. The recipes on the show are Goretti’s personal favourites. She will also be seen adding a modern twist to traditional recipes creating exciting combinations.
“They say that the atmosphere of a home depends on the mood of the cook on the day. I’ve come back to television after 14 years and I am ecstatic that it is in my own skin and comfort zone – as a passionate, home style chef,” added Goretti.
In addition, the show will also have a DIY section that incorporates kitchen and home waste and knick knacks.
MUMBAI: India’s most famous hot seat is about to welcome an unlikely first-timer. For the first time on Hindi general entertainment television, industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla will appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the iconic quiz show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
The special episode marks a rare meeting point of boardroom heft and prime-time television, bringing one of India’s most influential business leaders face to face with the country’s most enduring screen legend. It is a crossover that blends intellect, leadership and popular culture, all under KBC’s familiar spotlight.
Birla’s appearance dovetails neatly with the show’s current theme, Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahan Akad Hai, which celebrates the confidence that comes from clarity of thought and knowledge. His presence lends weight to the idea that sharp thinking and conviction are as vital in life as they are in the quiz chair.
In a thoughtful conversation with Bachchan, Birla shared an upbeat view of India’s economic journey, pointing to the nation’s rapid growth and the scale of opportunity opening up across industries and communities. He spoke of momentum, ambition and a future shaped by enterprise and ideas.
The episode is not all serious talk. In lighter moments, Birla confessed his long-standing admiration for Bachchan, calling him his favourite actor and admitting to a touch of nervousness at answering questions in front of the Shahenshah himself. The candour adds a human touch to a man more often seen in headlines than on television sets.
The special episode airs on Monday, 29 December at 9.00 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
